Why GIS?

This relatively new discipline incorporates spatial analysis, remote sensing, geovisualization,
geocomputation, cognition, and computer science. GIS is a tool for visualizing large
databases that has become a multibillion-dollar industry employing hundreds of thousands
of professionals around the world. The ability of the technology to combine and synthesize
nearly every form of geographic information has made it a major tool with global applications.

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It's Offered Online!

The GIS Certificate of Advanced Study is an online program, geared to accommodate
participants’ busy work schedules. Since it's offered online, students from outside
the university service area may enroll in the program.

Who Might Benefit From It?

Those who would benefit from the GIS Certificate of Advanced Study include:

Non-traditional students; e.g., professionals from the private and public sectors.

Educators, local town government officials, etc., with an undergraduate degree in
any area who wish to acquire technical expertise.

Traditional students who wish to acquire specialized training to meet current or future
job requirements in GIS.

The Certificate is designed for students with little or no experience in GIS.

What the Program Provides

The GIS Certificate of Advanced Study program goal is to provide a strong foundational
education that delves into the principles and real-world applications of GIS. Students
will explore the principal tenets of GIS by completing coursework that builds their
credentials and capitalizes on a marketplace hungry for skilled employees.